25th Annual Anne E. Dyson Memorial Grand Rounds

“The Fourth R Program: An Evidence-based Approach to the Prevention of Youth Risk Behaviors, Including Teen Dating Violence”

Debbie Chiodo, Ph.D.

Debbie Chiodo, Ph.D.

Director, Data Management and Evaluation Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario   
Adjunct Research Professor, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada

Wednesday March 12th, 2025
 8 am–9 am: Grand Rounds

Dr. Deb Chiodo is the Director of Data Management and Evaluation for Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) where she works collaboratively with communities and service providers to lead the evaluation of YWHO initiatives. Dr. Chiodo's research interests have focused on the implementation and scale-up of complex designs in youth mental health and health promotion. 

Dr. Chiodo will be presenting on prevention programs, including the Fourth R. This is an evidence-based curriculum that promotes healthy youth relationships by building the capacity of schools and communities through innovative programming, research, education and consultation. The Fourth R has been implemented in schools across Canada and the United States.

Attend on Zoom: 

• Zoom Link: https://urmc.zoom.us/j/94280270258
  Meeting ID: 942 8027 0258

About Dr. Anne E. Dyson

A pediatrician and philanthropist, Dr. Dyson was the driving force behind nationwide efforts to refocus our attention on children in the community, especially those who suffer from violence, poverty, hunger and other social ills.

Under her leadership, the Dyson Foundation funded ten pediatric residency training programs, including the University of Rochester, to enhance training in community health and advocacy. The Anne E. Dyson Memorial Grand Rounds & Child Advocacy Forum celebrates her legacy and promotes the great work being done on behalf of children in the Rochester community and beyond.

Contact

Andrew_Aligne@urmc.rochester.edu

View Previous Dyson Day Presentations

• 2023 "Hydroponic Gardening and Produce Prescriptions as a Tool for Addressing Food Insecurity"
• 2022 Kareem Weaver "Literacy For All: Chaos or Community."
• 2021 Dr. Megan Callanan Lasaponara, Dr. Sarah Collins McGowan, Jennifer Quick, Atahsia Walker, Dr. Karina Vattana, Sara Christensen, Dr. Tyler Stephen "Rochester Thriving Forward: Celebrating Resilience in the Community."
• 2020, Dr. Cappy Collins, Dr. Sara Horstmann "The Social Determinants of Health: What Should We Do About Them, and How Does One Teach That?"
• 2019, Dr. Carol St. George, “Hooked on Literacy.”
• 2018, Dr. Nirupama Laroia, “Helping Babies Breathe: a global health initiative for decreasing infant mortality.”
• 2017, Panel discussion “What do we do with the answers?” Connecting families with resources after we ask about household conditions and social determinants of health.”